Helga Point
With its diverse ecosystem, this site offers the opportunity to encounter mesmerizing underwater creatures such as the green turtle, white/black tip shark, eagle ray, Napoleon fish, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, and even the elusive pygmy seahorse.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site provides a thrilling adventure for advanced divers. So, gear up and dive into this underwater paradise on Nain Island!
Diving Conditions Score for Helga Point
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Helga Point
Depth
21m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Helga Point
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
55.4km
Cloud Cover
41%
Wave Period
7.2s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Helga Point
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.065386567164179/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.752447552447553/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Helga Point are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.54m (6.7s), Wind: 4.5 m/s
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 2.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Helga PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Helga Point
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Helga Point
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Helga Point
Ideal Conditions for Helga Point
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
April
Visibility
11.5m / 37.7ft
August
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
August
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Helga Point
Helga Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). September is usually the driest month with 2.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026